Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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